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Ride for a Reason

Our cycling programme encourages supporters to cycle for charity across the UK and beyond. We've ensured that there's a bike event for all abilities, from beginners to advanced road cyclists, with routes ranging in distance and difficulty.

All our cycling events are fully supported and we'll help at every stage of the process.

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London to Paris

23 - 27 July 2025

Join the peloton to Paris on one of Europe's greatest cycling adventures!

Passing through picturesque Kent countryside, we cross the Channel and continue through the small villages and medieval market towns of Northern France. With long days in the saddle and some strenuous hill climbs, the sight of the Eiffel Tower will evoke a real sense of achievement.

Ride Series

RIDE Wessex Downs

30 March 2025
Take on our newest sportive, part of the RIDE Series, featuring some of the best of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with three road routes offering something to suit all abilities.

RIDE Castle

11 May 2025
Expect some tough climbs after departing the imposing Tonbridge Castle with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.

RIDE Essex

31 August 2025
Three road route options take riders on a journey through quiet villages and the farmlands of Essex where the undulations will have you in and out of the saddle.

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Ride Across Britain

Ride Across Britain

Land’s End to John O’Groats by bike is the ultimate UK cycle challenge.

Take on this bucket list event over an unforgettable 9 days, fully supported with 900 other riders alongside you.

Cliff tops, moorlands, hidden roads and soaring mountains. Experience the most spectacular cycling the UK has to offer, riding through 23 counties across England, Wales and Scotland. With a premium level of support, there’s no better way to take on this iconic ride.

THIRD PARTY RIDES

As well as organising our own fab rides we also have access to highly sought-after places in top-quality third-party events. Be quick though, we only have a limited number of places and it's first come first served.

Dirty Reiver

26 April 2025 Get your place with Team Action for the UK's biggest gravel cycling event! Pick from the Dirty Reiver (200km), Dirty One Thirty (130km) or the Dirty Sixty Fiver (65km).

Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel

6 July 2025
With 31,000 cyclists chasing just 9,000 places the Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel cycle, (classed as one of the most important amateur cyclist events in the whole of Europe) is a must for any cycling enthusiast.

Riders at the end of the Garmin RIDE OUT

Garmin RIDE OUT

Garmin RIDE OUT

Join Garmin and Action Medical Research in the New Forest and get ready to RIDE OUT.

The 2024 Garmin RIDE OUT will see you riding alongside cycling pros through the heart of the beautiful New Forest.

During this incredible ride, you’ll have the chance to ride alongside your cycling heroes, including cycling pros and Garmin ambassadors

CORPORATE cycling events

The events are great for team building and offer fantastic networking and entertainment opportunities for clients and suppliers. Contact us today to find out how our 20+ years in cycling could transform your next cycling event: events@action.org.uk or call 01403 210406.

BADGERS TOUR

JUNE 2025

Action is lucky to be the beneficiary charity of the Badgers Tour in 2025. In 2024 we cycled up Mount Etna and joined the trail of the professional cyclists, picking up the Giro d’Italia routes up Mount Etna and the Giro dell Sicilia. Watch this space to find out where we are heading in 2025.

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RIDE Hub

Riders of all levels we've got the latest cycling help and advice to help you prepare for your next challenge and get inspired.

Check out our latest cycling blogs, news, reviews, hints and tips to help you prepare to take on one of our RIDE series events.

Don't see what you're looking for?

Got a different type of ride in mind? You can still be a part of Team Action! Get in touch with the events team and we'll discuss your plans and make them a reality.

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